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Should I start with finesse or reaction techniques for a hot fishing spot?

Should I start with finesse or reaction techniques for a hot fishing spot?

4h

When should I use a drop shot rig versus a Carolina rig and why?

When should I use a drop shot rig versus a Carolina rig and why?

9h

When should I use a Carolina rig instead of a Texas rig?

When should I use a Carolina rig instead of a Texas rig?

1d

How can I catch a sea bass?

How can I catch a sea bass?

3d

When should I use a Zika rig instead of a shaky head?

When should I use a Zika rig instead of a shaky head?

1w

In a highland reservoir with 44-degree water, where would the smallmouth be?

In a highland reservoir with 44-degree water, where would the smallmouth be?

1w

Is garlic effective for bass fishing?

Is garlic effective for bass fishing?

2w

How can I improve my bass fishing in creeks during the spring?

How can I improve my bass fishing in creeks during the spring?

2w

What are the best lures for smallmouth bass in rivers?

What are the best lures for smallmouth bass in rivers?

2w

Do I need mono backing line for bass fishing?

Do I need mono backing line for bass fishing?

2w

Do I need backing line for a spinning reel when bass fishing?

Do I need backing line for a spinning reel when bass fishing?

2w

Is 8.8lb fluorocarbon nylon line good for bass fishing?

Is 8.8lb fluorocarbon nylon line good for bass fishing?

2w

Do I need any other line to fish with a baitcaster and spinning reel for bass fishing?

Do I need any other line to fish with a baitcaster and spinning reel for bass fishing?

2w

What is TacticalBassin's biggest fish?

What is TacticalBassin's biggest fish?

2w

Can I catch bass using a 10-15 pound braided line on a spinning reel that’s a DK2000 sougayilang?

Can I catch bass using a 10-15 pound braided line on a spinning reel that’s a DK2000 sougayilang?

2w

Can I catch bass using a 10-15 pound braided line on a spinning reel?

Can I catch bass using a 10-15 pound braided line on a spinning reel?

2w

What is the best lure color to use during a blue-green algae bloom?

What is the best lure color to use during a blue-green algae bloom?

2w

When is the best time to use a Ned rig?

When is the best time to use a Ned rig?

3w

What are the best lures for Table Rock Lake in early spring?

What are the best lures for Table Rock Lake in early spring?

3w

What is Creek Fishing Adventures' biggest bass catch of 2024?

What is Creek Fishing Adventures' biggest bass catch of 2024?

3w

Does a craw larger than natural forage scare or attract bass?

Does a craw larger than natural forage scare or attract bass?

3w

Does Roboworm work well with a football jig?

Does Roboworm work well with a football jig?

1mo

What is the best bait to use at Table Rock Lake for bass?

What is the best bait to use at Table Rock Lake for bass?

1mo

Is the Megabass X-80 Jr. equipped with a larger hook?

Is the Megabass X-80 Jr. equipped with a larger hook?

1mo

What color lure should I use for fishing black bass in Florida?

What color lure should I use for fishing black bass in Florida?

1mo

What color water is best for fishing black bass in Florida?

What color water is best for fishing black bass in Florida?

1mo

Where can I find the best spots for spotted bass fishing in Connecticut?

Where can I find the best spots for spotted bass fishing in Connecticut?

1mo

What are the top smallmouth bass fishing destinations in Connecticut?

What are the top smallmouth bass fishing destinations in Connecticut?

1mo

What is the current smallmouth bass pattern in Connecticut?

What is the current smallmouth bass pattern in Connecticut?

1mo

What are some good lures for bass fishing?

What are some good lures for bass fishing?

1mo

Are jerk baits effective in summer?

Are jerk baits effective in summer?

1mo

What is the most effective all-around worm color for fishing?

What is the most effective all-around worm color for fishing?

1mo

Where should I fish on Lake Guntersville on April 1st?

Where should I fish on Lake Guntersville on April 1st?

1mo

How is the fishing in Lake Guntersville in April?

How is the fishing in Lake Guntersville in April?

1mo

What is the best time of year to throw shallow topwater lures?

What is the best time of year to throw shallow topwater lures?

1mo

Can you give me tips for drop shotting in deep water?

Can you give me tips for drop shotting in deep water?

1mo

Why are north-facing banks good targets during spawn?

Why are north-facing banks good targets during spawn?

1mo

What do I throw when the bass are just starting to go up on bed?

What do I throw when the bass are just starting to go up on bed?

1mo

What should I throw in March? Is a drop shot rig a good choice?

What should I throw in March? Is a drop shot rig a good choice?

1mo

What lures should I use in March when the temperature is 60 degrees in the morning and 75 degrees by lunchtime?

What lures should I use in March when the temperature is 60 degrees in the morning and 75 degrees by lunchtime?

1mo

What is the best bait when the weather is 50 degrees in the morning and 70 degrees in the afternoon?

What is the best bait when the weather is 50 degrees in the morning and 70 degrees in the afternoon?

1mo

Is a darter head with a curly tail grub good for smallmouth bass?

Is a darter head with a curly tail grub good for smallmouth bass?

1mo

Is a curly tail grub on a darker head effective for smallmouth?

Is a curly tail grub on a darker head effective for smallmouth?

1mo

What's the best drop shot weight for a 4.5 inch Roboworm in depths of 5 to 30 feet?

What's the best drop shot weight for a 4.5 inch Roboworm in depths of 5 to 30 feet?

1mo

What is the best weight for drop shot fishing with a 4.5 oz setup?

What is the best weight for drop shot fishing with a 4.5 oz setup?

1mo

What is the best drop shot hook size for smallmouth bass?

What is the best drop shot hook size for smallmouth bass?

1mo

How do I catch smallmouth bass from the bank at Lake Hartwell, Georgia?

How do I catch smallmouth bass from the bank at Lake Hartwell, Georgia?

1mo

Where can I fish for largemouth bass in San Jose, CA?

Where can I fish for largemouth bass in San Jose, CA?

1mo

How do I catch smallmouth instead of largemouth or spotted bass during the pre-spawn phase?

How do I catch smallmouth instead of largemouth or spotted bass during the pre-spawn phase?

2mo

How can I catch smallmouth bass in early spring when they aren't spawning yet?

How can I catch smallmouth bass in early spring when they aren't spawning yet?

2mo

What is the best lure for fishing in mossy waters?

What is the best lure for fishing in mossy waters?

2mo

What is the best knot for bass fishing?

What is the best knot for bass fishing?

2mo

What lures are best for bass right after the ice thaws?

What lures are best for bass right after the ice thaws?

2mo

What should I use to catch bass in a pond with weeds and shad?

What should I use to catch bass in a pond with weeds and shad?

2mo

What are the best JDM crankbaits for bass fishing?

What are the best JDM crankbaits for bass fishing?

2mo

What is the best live bait for largemouth bass?

What is the best live bait for largemouth bass?

2mo

Where can I catch big smallmouth?

Where can I catch big smallmouth?

2mo

What are some effective techniques for deep fishing in cold water lakes?

What are some effective techniques for deep fishing in cold water lakes?

2mo

What are the pros and cons of bank fishing versus boat fishing for largemouth bass?

What are the pros and cons of bank fishing versus boat fishing for largemouth bass?

2mo

How can I catch bass in late winter under a dam?

How can I catch bass in late winter under a dam?

2mo

When is the best time to fish for bass under a dam?

When is the best time to fish for bass under a dam?

2mo

Are there largemouth bass in Colorado?

Are there largemouth bass in Colorado?

2mo

What is the best state in the USA for bass fishing?

What is the best state in the USA for bass fishing?

2mo

What size baitcaster is best for bass fishing?

What size baitcaster is best for bass fishing?

2mo

What is the best way to teach kids to catch bass fish?

What is the best way to teach kids to catch bass fish?

2mo

Is Shimano's best spinning reel for bass?

Is Shimano's best spinning reel for bass?

2mo

What is the best Shimano reel and rod for bass fishing?

What is the best Shimano reel and rod for bass fishing?

2mo

Best Daiwa reel for bass fishing?

Best Daiwa reel for bass fishing?

2mo

Best Shimano Bass Fishing reel?

Best Shimano Bass Fishing reel?

2mo

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

2mo

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

Best way to target spawning bass in spring?

2mo

Is Rapala or Strike King crankbaits better?

Is Rapala or Strike King crankbaits better?

2mo

What's the best time to fish for largemouth bass?

What's the best time to fish for largemouth bass?

2mo

How to catch PB from a large lake I've never fished before?

How to catch PB from a large lake I've never fished before?

2mo

Bass fishing technique for small pond vs. large lake?

Bass fishing technique for small pond vs. large lake?

2mo

What are effective cold water techniques for clear water with no wind?

What are effective cold water techniques for clear water with no wind?

2mo

What are the best techniques for catching bass?

What are the best techniques for catching bass?

2mo

What should I use in a farm pond on a rainy day in Tennessee to catch a giant bass?

What should I use in a farm pond on a rainy day in Tennessee to catch a giant bass?

2mo

What should I use in a farm pond on a rainy day in Tennessee to catch a giant bass?

What should I use in a farm pond on a rainy day in Tennessee to catch a giant bass?

2mo

What is the best way to fish in colder weather from the bank on Cedar Creek Lake, KY?

What is the best way to fish in colder weather from the bank on Cedar Creek Lake, KY?

2mo

What are the best cold water techniques for largemouth bass?

What are the best cold water techniques for largemouth bass?

3mo

When and how should I use a brush hog on a darter head?

When and how should I use a brush hog on a darter head?

3mo

When and how should I use a brush hog on a darker head?

When and how should I use a brush hog on a darker head?

3mo

How effective is the Ned rig at Lake Martin?

How effective is the Ned rig at Lake Martin?

3mo

In San Diego, how should I fish for largemouth bass this time of year?

In San Diego, how should I fish for largemouth bass this time of year?

3mo

What are the best fishing techniques for late January on Lake Martin?

What are the best fishing techniques for late January on Lake Martin?

3mo

What are the best bass fishing spots on Lake Martin in February?

What are the best bass fishing spots on Lake Martin in February?

3mo

What is the fishing pattern for Lake Logan Martin in late March?

What is the fishing pattern for Lake Logan Martin in late March?

3mo

What is the best fishing pattern for Lake Martin in late February?

What is the best fishing pattern for Lake Martin in late February?

3mo

What are the best jerkbait colors for fishing?

What are the best jerkbait colors for fishing?

3mo

What are good baits for bass in winter?

What are good baits for bass in winter?

3mo

Where is the best spot to catch bass on Lake Toho, Florida?

Where is the best spot to catch bass on Lake Toho, Florida?

3mo

How to catch bass in Minnesota on 1/2 inch ice?

How to catch bass in Minnesota on 1/2 inch ice?

3mo

What should I use for bass fishing in a Texas pond during spring?

What should I use for bass fishing in a Texas pond during spring?

3mo

Are real worms better than artificial worms for largemouth bass fishing?

Are real worms better than artificial worms for largemouth bass fishing?

3mo

How do I do bass fishing?

How do I do bass fishing?

3mo

How do I do bass fishing?

How do I do bass fishing?

3mo

How to catch large bass?

How to catch large bass?

3mo

The bass are not biting and they are completely invisible. It's winter. How can I catch one?

The bass are not biting and they are completely invisible. It's winter. How can I catch one?

3mo

How can I catch more bass in cold weather?

How can I catch more bass in cold weather?

3mo